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Four Vikings qualify for state mat tournament
Four Hopkins High School grapplers placed among the top four in their weight divisions placing in the top 4 Saturday at the individual regionals to their tickets to the individual…
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Dorr continues to get proposals for economic growth
The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night got another taste of continuing potential growth along 142nd Avenue. The commission approved a site plan application from Rick Hapner of Vision Real…
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Celebration of life slated for Brian Risner
A celebration of life for Brian Risner has been scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday Feb. 23, at the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Road. Brian Risner died Feb.…
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King & I: Big Bear offers kids a rare experience with snow
King and I just returned from four nights with our daughter, her sons and another friend in Big Bear City, Calif. It was a good trip, but I haven’t decided…
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Martin man reported missing found safe
A Martin man reported missing Sunday night after leaving his home has since been located back at his house. Kassandra Sego of Martin Monday morning posted a plea of Facebook…
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Pumpkin pie overnight breakfast oats make kids healthy choice
by Kathy Hamman Miller Just the name suggests to the littles that they will really enjoy this healthy choice. Makes around 10 cups. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups vanilla greek yogurt…
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Three fire depts. limit damage to pole barn
The Yankee Springs Township Fire Department responded to a report around noon Sunday of a structure fire at a residence in Yankee Springs Township. With the aid from Mutual Aid…
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Hopkins band fund-raiser honors late director David Lowe
The Hopkins Schools’ band program has launched a fund-raiser honoring the memory of David Lowe, who was band director from 1982 to 2010. He died June 29, 2024. Students and…
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Martin sending 8 of its matmen to state finals
No fewer than eight wrestlers punched their tickets to Ford Field Feb. 21 by placements in the regional tournament Saturday. The state-bound wrestlers are Urijah Joostberns, Haylen Buell (regional champion),…
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Area district hoops tourneys start Feb. 24
District basketball tournament for Wayland, Hopkins and Martin will get under way during the last week of February for boys and the first week of March for girls. The Wildcat…